Carlos Beltran made nice when he got to Mets’ camp, saying that
he got over the club’s hardball tactics in the wake of Beltran’s
decision to have surgery after Mets doctor David Altcheck approved it but the Mets had yet to give written approval (Mets
ownership has threatened to dock is pay over this, depending on his
ability to play this year). However, a teammate said that Beltran is
not quite as over it as he suggests and said he believes that Beltran
is likely to go when his contract is up.

Beltran will turn 35 in April 2012, which will be the first season after his current deal expires. While I think Beltran will still be a quite useful player at that point, after six years, $119 million, a lot of unfair bad press and, if I had to guess, only one playoff appearance during that stretch, I’m guessing everyone involved would be happy to part ways once his deal is up.

Craig, you always know how to make things sound worse than they really are when it comes to the mets.
I know your a Braves fan and all, but as a journalist, try writng an article with a positive spin about the Mets. Granted, that may be easier saad than done. After all, its spring training, when everyones hopes are high.
Oh and I wonder where all “the unfair bad press” originates?

Which part of this post do you take issue with? The part where I quote something a reporter who’s tight with Beltran’s agent writes about Beltran’s feelings? The part in which I set forth his age and contract stats? The part where I suggest that the Mets and Beltran — who are at odds — might not sign a fresh contract two years from now?
Help me out here, because I really, really want to know which part of this is me being unfair about the Mets.

Dont get me wrong Craig. Fact is, I enjoy reading your posts. And maybe this isnt the best example of your negativity towards the Mets. But your constantly beating them up. Whether its Beltran, Frenchy or Bay, its always the same.
If they start off playing good ball, I’d love to read a positive post. If not, I’ll expect to read more abuse.

If I were the Mets I would get rid of Beltran the first chance I got. As far as I’m concerned, he was a bad signing. For someone some people say is the best CF in the league, then it’s a real bad stretch for mlb CF’s.
Please name me the 5 biggest hits of Beltran’s career as a Met. I can’t think of very many off hand. In his first 4 years he has more HR’s than any other Met on the team. When was his last walk off? This is our star player (not pitcher)? Our franchise player?
Now name me the 5 biggest hits of Piazza’s Met career? David Wright? Even Jose Reyes? Why do these come to mind so much more easily?
Get rid of Beltran. He’s has no heart and he’s a baby.